"I'm in Tokyo, and this is some kind of movie star comeback system?!"

Chapter 125 New Endorsement

Ichikawa Kon's voice wasn't loud, but it stirred the hearts of several people.

Junichi Shinsaka suddenly looked up, his gaze lingering between Yu Sakamoto and Kon Ichikawa, his face full of confusion, completely bewildered by the situation.

The planning manager himself didn't understand the ins and outs of acting, but he watched the whole thing and nodded thoughtfully after hearing what Ichikawa Kon said.

Sakamoto Yu was just thinking about the role.

After hearing the makeup artist's praise, he felt he couldn't handle the role.

He still remembered what Ichikawa Kon had said.

His appearance is his biggest disadvantage.

Prince Chachi was of noble birth, so he couldn't deliberately make himself look ugly through makeup; that path was simply not feasible from the start.

He needs to make a breakthrough in his acting skills.

Change your walking posture? No, a prince doesn't walk like that.

Getting a mole on your face? You could try it, but keep that to yourself for now.

After much thought, the only way to express myself is through facial expressions.

Thus, the scene at the beginning occurred, and the effect was clearly quite good.

Kon Ichikawa held the script in his hand and kept making Yu Sakamoto repeat the scene.

Once, twice.

Junichi Shinsaka and the planning manager sat there, utterly bored.

Even before joining the film crew, Yu Sakamoto could already sense the director's extreme pursuit of acting skills.

He has tried the same smile no less than ten times.

Kon Ichikawa spoke in a deep voice: "Alright, stop!"

"That's the right expression!"

He squinted slightly, the sunlight focusing intently on Sakamoto Yu's face as he carefully examined and considered him.

After a few seconds of quiet contemplation, he made up his mind and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, keep this up!"

Sakamoto Yu's pent-up anger suddenly dissipated, and the muscles in his face relaxed.

Seeing this, Junichi Shinsaka quickly stepped forward and asked, "Ichikawa-san, is this considered going too far?"

Ichikawa Kun's expression softened as he looked up at Sakamoto Yu's finely sculpted face.

After a while, he pursed his lips, walked over to him, and patted Sakamoto Yu on the shoulder.

"You can't let your guard down after joining the crew. Don't think that just because you're a supporting role, I'll be more lenient with you."

Upon hearing this, Jun Shinsaka immediately beamed with joy.

After all this fuss, the stubborn old man finally relented.

"Alright, notify his agency."

After saying that, Kon Ichikawa turned around and left with his hands behind his back.

Unable to hide his joy, Junichi Shinsaka stepped forward and firmly grasped Yu Sakamoto's hand, sincerely smiling as he said, "Sakamoto-san, welcome to the group!"

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His happy expression made it seem as if he had successfully landed the role.

Junichi Shinsaka was very efficient. As soon as Yu Sakamoto returned to the agency, Watanabe was already on the phone, discussing salary and cooperation terms with the production team.

The details need to be discussed in person; we can just finalize the general framework over the phone.

After putting down the microphone, Watanabe's face lit up with joy.

She gave Sakamoto Yu an admiring look, "As expected of you, you got it done in one go."

Upon hearing this, Sakamoto Yu couldn't help but snort.

"Easier said than done, it wasn't you who auditioned."

Watanabe shrugged indifferently and pulled a thick folder from the file rack on the desktop. The cover had Sakamoto Yu's surname written on it.

She took out several documents and spread them out one by one for Sakamoto to review.

"These are all brands that have recently approached you about endorsements."

"Nowadays, the public feels guilty, which has led to a surge in sales of the products you endorse."

"Nissan and Sapporo Beer's sales performance is so outstanding that other brands can't sit still and all want to ride this wave of popularity."

Sakamoto Yu pulled up a chair and sat down, looking down at the documents on the table.

"I would recommend you consider Suntory and Nikka."

"Now, there's a new standard for judging male celebrities' status in the entertainment industry: how often they appear in alcohol and real estate advertisements."

Watanabe crossed his long legs and slowly said, "If you can upgrade from endorsing a single product to simultaneously holding three endorsement lines within a year, your industry positioning can rise from the top of the second tier to the pre-first tier."

The first things that catch the eye in the document are Suntory and Nikka.

The two companies are competitors. The brand founders were originally partners, but later parted ways due to differences in business philosophy. They can be considered a pair of rivals in the industry who love and hate each other.

Sakamoto Yu nodded and watched quietly.

Suntory's offer includes a flat GG bottle of Kakubo (Suntory's blended whisky) plus a regionally exclusive GG TV.

The contract fee is 1200 million yen, and the term is one year.

Sakamoto Yu seemed to be deep in thought; this price was considered relatively high among top-tier second-tier artists.

Watanabe kept a close eye on Sakamoto Yu's expression. Seeing his confusion, he explained, "Your current position cannot be judged by the standards of an ordinary artist. The social and emotional value you possess is the most important."

The premium is Suntory's stance.

Sakamoto Yu smiled knowingly, indicating that he understood.

Suntory's TV GG will air during late-night news and weekend sports hours.

The print version of GG appeared in all major magazines and newspapers except Weekly Bunshun.

Media specifications are very important because it means that Suntory is willing to use its media budget to keep his face in constant exposure nationwide.

This in itself is an endorsement of him.

Next up is Nikka.

The contract fee is 1800 million yen, and the term is one year.

National TV GG1, as well as new print GG and in-store P0P.

The main media outlets for advertising are sports news slots, late-night drama slots, and whisky magazines.

Upon seeing this, Watanabe suggested, "Suntory is a big brand with over 70% market share. If you become a top-tier brand in the future, I can talk to them about upgrading the contract."

They also have a market in New York and London, so when your GG is launched, it will naturally attract attention from the international community.

Upon hearing Watanabe's words, Sakamoto Yu's expression immediately turned serious.

Nikka can't rise in status with him, but Suntory can, so it seems there's no need to think too much about it.

Just then, Watanabe suddenly chuckled.

Sakamoto looked up in confusion.

A hint of amusement flashed in her eyes. "Actually, these guys found you three days ago, but I delayed them a little."

"Yoshinoya and Sharp publicly supported you four days ago."

"Although they missed the boat, each company has still earned a solid reputation and increased sales."

"I deliberately delayed the negotiation process so that Suntory and Nikka would both realize that the other was contacting you at the same time."

As he spoke, Watanabe smiled faintly and took out another document, placing it in front of Sakamoto Yu.

"This is the latest price quote after both parties have readjusted it."

Sakamoto Yu's eyes lit up, then he gave Watanabe a helpless glare.

"Is it fun?"

Watanabe smiled and nodded. "It's alright."

Sakamoto Yu snorted and ignored him.

The new offer is clearly a step up.

Nikka directly appoints top-tier BlackNikka or Yoichi brand ambassadors, including those for nationwide TV channels, not regional ones.

This is a level that requires an internal meeting at Nikka to approve.

The contract fee was previously 1800 million yen, but now it has been directly increased to 2000 million yen per year.

This number is already close to the threshold of being a top-tier artist.

For Sakamoto Yu, who is still a top-tier second-tier player, this is already a lot of sincerity, and strictly speaking, he can't even be considered a true top-tier second-tier player.

"After the salary increase, Nikka has been the biggest help to you now."

"The endorsement has been upgraded from product line spokesperson to Nikka whisky brand spirit ambassador."

"The contract period has been extended from one year to three years, with a two-year priority renewal option, which is 3+2."

GG has also been upgraded. Previously it was a nationwide TV GG, but now it has been expanded to include pre-movie screenings in cinemas and large light boxes in airports nationwide.

They also promised to create a custom-made gay porn film for you, with the filming location chosen to be the Yoichi Distillery in Hokkaido.

The directors choose the directors, but the script must be approved by you before filming can begin.

Sakamoto Yu turned the page and continued reading.

Suntory did not increase the amount of money, but instead upgraded the scope of cooperation.

Media coverage has been expanded, and his image will appear in marketing plans in overseas markets. At the same time, a limited edition gift box will be launched under the name of Sakamoto Yu.

This gift box, as a high-end limited edition, will be sold worldwide.

"You should look at this carefully." Watanabe manually turned the page and pointed.

Sakamoto Yu cast a glance, and after a long while, a look of doubt appeared on his face.

He became a regular guest at the Celebrity Appreciation Event, receiving invitations at least twice a year.

"What is this celebrity appreciation event?"

Watanabe explained to him, "This is a high-end salon-style brand event, and only a few dozen celebrities are invited to participate each time."

This includes film and television stars, Akutagawa Prize winners in literature, presidents of major corporations in the financial world, masters in the art world, and retired political figures.

Sakamoto Yu was startled.

"More than money, Suntory provides resources in terms of connections and networks."

Watanabe noticed the hesitation on Sakamoto Yu's face.

"Take your time and give me an answer as soon as possible."

Watanabe tapped the table lightly, then, remembering something, took out a brand new pager from the drawer.

The pager box hasn't been opened yet.

"Why do you want to buy this?" Watanabe asked, puzzled.

Sakamoto Yu glanced at it, his expression unchanged.

"It's a gift for a friend."

"girlfriend?"

Sakamoto Yu raised an eyebrow. "She's someone else's girlfriend."

Watanabe's expression froze, his eyes narrowed, and he stared at Watanabe's face, trying to discern something.

Unfortunately, I couldn't see anything.

"Don't mess around."

Sakamoto Yu laughed heartily, pointing at Watanabe's face with a smug look on his face.

"Is it fun?" Sakamoto asked, mimicking Watanabe's words.

"I can't be bothered with you." Watanabe rolled his eyes and sat back down at his workstation.

Sakamoto Yu's smile faded.

Strictly speaking, Akina Nakamori was indeed someone else's girlfriend.